I 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2677 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 28, 2011 Mr. Berman introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to reduce helicopter noise pollution in residential areas of Los Angeles County, California, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act of 2011.

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Residential helicopter noise relief

(a)

Regulations required

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall issue regulations for helicopter operations in Los Angeles County, California, that include requirements relating to the flight paths and altitudes associated with such operations to reduce helicopter noise pollution in residential areas. (b)

Exemptions permitted

In issuing regulations under subsection (a), the Administrator may exempt helicopter operations related to emergency, law enforcement, or military activities from requirements described in such subsection.